Green synthesis of nanometals using plant extracts and use thereof
US8057682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y30/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of making and using and compositions of metal nanoparticles formed by green chemistry synthetic techniques. For example, the present invention relates to metal nanoparticles formed with solutions of plant extracts and use of these metal nanoparticles in removing contaminants from soil and groundwater and other contaminated sites. In some embodiments, the invention comprises methods of making and using compositions of metal nanoparticles formed using green chemistry techniques.
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